{"product_id":"elac-dbr62-debut","title":"ELAC DBR62 Debut Reference Bookshelf Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAndrew Jones Takes the Debut Upmarket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Debut Reference DBR62 is the standmount in ELAC's Debut Reference line, designed by Andrew Jones. It pairs a 1-inch cloth dome tweeter in a new waveguide with a 6.5-inch aramid-fiber woofer on a cast aluminum chassis, in a cabinet just over 14 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cast chassis stiffens the woofer and the front baffle, and a full perimeter brace ties the top, bottom and side panels together. The dual-flared slot port is designed for higher output with less noise. The crossover sits at 2,200 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Finishes, Two Looks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eELAC offers a white painted baffle on an oak-finish cabinet or a black painted baffle on walnut. Outrigger feet and spikes are included for stand mounting, which widens the footprint and steadies the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers, and What They Ask of You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eELAC quotes 44 Hz to 35 kHz, 86 dB sensitivity at 2.83 volts and a 6 ohm nominal impedance, with a maximum input of 120 watts. What Hi-Fi? suggests amplifiers of the Rega Brio or Cambridge CXA61 class, which is 50 to 60 watts of good quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Much Room It Takes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach cabinet is 8.2 inches wide, 14.1 tall and 10.8 deep, and weighs 18.1 pounds. The port is on the back, and What Hi-Fi? found the sound congested close to a wall, so plan on about 20 inches of space behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e gave the DBR62 four stars on November 13, 2020: \"We love their midrange performance. It's clean, clear and impressively delicate, without sounding forward or overly etched.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn vocals: \"They dig deep into vocals and bring out the nuances and texture as capably as speakers that cost hundreds more.\" The reservation was that with hard-hitting music \"rhythmic drive and dynamic punch are subdued.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe verdict, aimed at listeners who value finesse over punch: \"if the DBR62's talents align with your tastes, we doubt you'll find better for the money.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Bookshelf Speaker Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen for voices and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — the midrange is what every reviewer singles out, and it is the reason to choose this over a punchier budget speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a speaker that grows with your system\u003c\/strong\u003e — What Hi-Fi? called them revealing and said better electronics show what they can do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a real Andrew Jones design at a sane price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cast chassis, waveguide and perimeter bracing come from his higher-end work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room is medium sized\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 6.5-inch woofer reaching 44 Hz fills a living room, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003estands\u003c\/a\u003e it wants will fit one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to feel the drums\u003c\/strong\u003e — consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/elac-uni-fi-reference-ubr62-bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eUni-Fi Reference UBR62\u003c\/a\u003e instead; its three-way concentric design adds scale and drive, while the DBR62 trades punch for finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Do They Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker cable runs from your amplifier to a single pair of 5-way binding posts on each cabinet, red to red and black to black. These are passive speakers, so there is nothing else to power or configure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFit the outrigger feet, put the speakers on solid stands about 20 inches from the back wall, and toe them in slightly. What Hi-Fi? stressed that weak stands or electronics will hold these back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat finishes the setup. These are the categories most DBR62 owners shop next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 watts or more of good quality into 6 ohms; these speakers reward it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/elac-ls-80-speaker-stands-23-inch-gray-pair\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eELAC LS-80 speaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ELAC's own 23-inch stands, rigid enough for an 18 pound cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic streamers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a revealing speaker deserves a clean source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sensible gauge for a 6 ohm load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAre the DBR62 sold as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The price is for two speakers, with grilles, outrigger feet and spikes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much amplifier do they need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSensitivity is 86 dB into 6 ohms and maximum input is 120 watts. Fifty to 100 watts from a well-made integrated amplifier is the sweet spot. They are easy to drive but quick to show a poor amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan they go on a bookshelf against the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? tried it and advised against it: the sound became congested. Start about 20 inches out and adjust from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot for music. The DBR62 reaches 44 Hz, and the review noted enough reach to give solidity and weight. For film, a subwoofer adds the bottom octave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhite baffle with an oak cabinet, or black baffle with a walnut cabinet. The oak version is listed here as White\/Oak and the walnut version as Black\/Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it compare with the Uni-Fi Reference UBR62?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/elac-uni-fi-reference-ubr62-bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eUBR62\u003c\/a\u003e is a three-way with a concentric tweeter and midrange, a larger cabinet and more scale. The DBR62 is the simpler two-way, and the one to pick if midrange delicacy matters more than punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteve Guttenberg, the Audiophiliac, reviews the DBR62:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wmJjDoWzexo\" title=\"Review: Elac Debut DBR62 Reference Speakers - Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eErin's Audio Corner on what to know before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VCY_CDu5Xas\" title=\"Top 3 Things You Need to Know About ELAC DBR62 Before You Buy\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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